CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (11 reports).
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS DEFECTIVE. A COMPONENT INSIDE THE VISOR IS BROKEN. THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY LOCKED IN PLACE AND DROPS DOWN WHICH BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD. IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND IN POORLY VISIBILITY CONDITIONS. THIS IS AN IN MOTION SAFETY HAZARD.
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS DEFECTIVE. A COMPONENT INSIDE THE VISOR IS BROKEN. THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY LOCKED IN PLACE AND DROPS DOWN WHICH BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD. IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND IN POORLY VISIBILITY CONDITIONS. THIS IS AN IN MOTION SAFETY HAZARD.
"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DEALER HAS TOLD ME AIR BAG WAS COMPLETED, IT WAS SOLD TO ME WITH AN OPEN ENTRY OR QUESTIONABLE COMPLETION. UPON DRIVING THE CAR I FOUND IT FELT SHAKY & WAS TOLD THEY WOULD FIX ANY PROBLEMS HOWEVER NOW THAT I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TWICE AND IT HAS STAYED THERE OVER A WEEK, AND THEN TAKEN HOME (WITHOUT MY APPROVAL) BY SERVICE MANAGER, WHEN I STILL COMPLAINED THAT IT DOESN'T FEEL SO STABLE AND MAYBE WE SHOULD CALL OFF THE DEAL OR TRADE FOR ANOTHER CAR, I WAS TOLD.."DEAL IS DONE, THE CAR IS YOURS, WE'VE SPENT $$ TO FIX THINGS". MY RESPONSE WAS "WHATEVER ITEMS DONE WERE ITEMS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE PRE-SALE AND WERE AGREED TO BE DONE". THE AXLE ENDED UP BEING BAD AND SOMETHIN
THREE OF TPMS SENSORS WERE REPLACED IN 2015 FOR MALFUNCTIONING BY HONDA SERVICE. TWO TPMS SENSORS MALFUNCTIONING IN 2017 ACCORDING TO HONDA SERVICE INSPECTION. ONE TPMS SEAL WAS REPLACED IN 2017 BY THE HONDA SERVICE. LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING REGULARLY COMING UP, ONCE PER MONTH IN AVERAGE, SOMETIMES TWO OR THREE TIMES A MONTH.
FUEL TANK LEAKING AT THE FILL NECK BASE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE AND LEFT A SMALL PUDDLE OF FUEL AND GAS FUMES INFILTRATED THE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. HONDA ISSUED AND EXTENDED WARRANTY ON "SOME" 2006-2011 HONDA CIVIC HYBRIDS BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRANTY EXTENSION.
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid questions
Does the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (11), Power Train (6), Air Bags (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.